WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.

WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.
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Just an article discuss about all new changes and feature spotted in WhatsApp (Only Android this time) in the month of July 2024.

Video calls in WhatsApp is getting faker and bigger

WhatsApp added a bunch of new features additions to the video call:

  • Backgrounds : Add a background image or blur the background while keeping the subject focused.
  • Filters : Users can add real-time filters in a video call.
  • Low light mode : Will increase the visibility in low light.
  • Touch up mode : Smoothen your skin by hiding the pimple and marks in your face.

Availability: Rolling out to WhatsApp Beta Testers on Android.

Full size status previews and more status updates in WhatsApp

WhatsApp updates tab now shows a full size status preview which let users view status updates without even open it up.

WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.

They also redesigned the individual status view with some minor UI improvements and menu icons.

WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.

When talking about status WhatsApp also started adding accent color backgrounds for status update just like Instagram while changing the aspect ratio to 9:16.

WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.

Availability: Rolling out to WhatsApp Beta Testers on Android.

Meta seemingly doing a similar preview experience for Instagram and Facebook as well.

Zoom level in WhatsApp camera

WhatsApp started showing the zoom level (2x, 3x …) in their camera preview screen.

WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.

Availability: WhatsApp Beta Testers on Android.

Avatar Stickers with Text

WhatsApp rolled out some new Avatar stickers with Text punch lines (ex: Cheers!).

WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.

Availability: Widely available to all users.

GIPHY stickers in WhatsApp

Sticker search in WhatsApp now includes GIPHY stickers stickers as well.
Means similar to GIFs users can now also have access to a large sticker collection of GIPHY which includes both static and animated stickers.

WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.

Availability: Rolling out to WhatsApp Beta Testers on Android.

Pin large files from storage

Users can Pin Large files directly from Storage settings in WhatsApp for Android.
This can be found under storage and data >> manage storage.

WhatsApp change log July 2024 | New features and changes spotted in WhatsApp Android.

Availability: Rolling out to WhatsApp Beta Testers on Android.

Okay then that’s all for now, adios!…

  • August 3, 2024